Devil You Know - As Bright As The Darkness Lyrics






I've become the ghost you know
Where time moves too slow
It's been far too long
Since I've seen another face
In this empty space

When you've seen it all
It becomes so clear
That each day can bring
A new set of fears
When you can't see the truth
It's as bright as the darkness
When the enemy's you
It's as bright as the darkness

I want nothing more
Just something to live for
It's been far too long
Since I could even smile
Just for a little while

When you've seen it all
It becomes so clear
That each day can bring
A new set of fears
When you can't see the truth
It's as bright as the darkness
When the enemy's you
It's as bright as the darkness

I sit and stare at the door
There's nowhere to run anymore
I am fading away

When you've seen it all
It becomes so clear
That each day can bring
A new set of fears
When you can't see the truth
It's as bright as the darkness
When the enemy's you
It's as bright as the darkness





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  1. g.... ....

    A fuckin steak knife, really? Huffing and puffing building up to it? What is this, a fucking movie?


    Also lol at showing something that makes you wanna kill yourself then going "yo here's the suicide hotline"

  2. M.... M....

    I’m glad Howard is with us today. I’m glad all of you are with us today.

  3. T.... M....

    Hasta el voz baja le sale bkn

  4. f.... ....

    Only reason Howard is still with us today is because the cops broke down his door and physically stopped him blowing his own brains out.

  5. A.... ....

    Since the topic of this video depicts on suicide, depression or any other mental illness, let me shed some light on those that don’t understand the effects of how it can lead to wanting to end your life.

    Mental illness is controversial. Some believe it to be an excuse, strange, dark, sick, twisted, extraordinary. Some go as far as to romanticise it, like it’s a part of them. That too is denial to an ill-fated mind.

    People who have not felt its sheer weight of e.g depression, bipolar, schizophrenia (as a few examples) have breathed in life naturally. They see the logical differences of what they feel and see. They know their strengths and weaknesses. They pursue careers, relationships, dreams with a sound mind. We all feel nervous or sad at some points in our lives. But the difference is with mental illness, something ‘changed’ those that had developed it. Uninvitingly. Nobody ever wished to have it.

    Trauma, abuse, neglect are just a few examples of how mental illness can develop. Possibly genetic or taught at a very young age. Somebody who had a rough start will feel raw in themselves. It’s so basic to understand.

    These people need more love then ever before. They need more truth. They need more support. When somebody has seen the darker corners of life, do you think a mentally ill person would think the light in front of them is real or just a hoax? It’s unknown and scary. Fear has been taught to those that was dealt by physical and psychological trauma. They are survivors.

    The darkness has stretched its limbs to caress those. They hide behind themselves. Help them open up. Help them feel safe. And most of all, teach them how to find the love within. Just have some empathy for god sakes. Otherwise, the cowards I see are the ones who knew but didn’t act with kindness. Show that this world is beautiful, just the way you see it. That’s all they want. Don’t let them fall victim to this illness and past traumas. They endured more then you could ever understand. So step up and feel what they feel. It won’t hurt when you’re exposed for a few minutes. You won’t become ‘mentally ill’ for showing your rawness. That’s what I class as courageous and authentic.

    We can help ourselves if you give us a chance.

  6. R.... H....

    Howard has such a powerful voice
    He brings soul and feeling to his songs

  7. N.... N....

    I relate to this song

  8. J.... M....

    Vocals sounds kind of like Disturbed

  9. J.... M....

    Sideways for attention longways for results come on man

  10. G.... k....

    bright as darkness omfg XD these pussys are so SSSSTUPID XD

  11. G.... k....

    neeerds hahahahaha! :D

  12. R.... E....

    Qué belleza por Dios

  13. S.... ....

    I cant hear the lyrics! cool music though! o.O I think my song is sort of about depression as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_sXYmXg_9E

  14. B.... P....

    Did howard say what exactly almost drove him to suicide? I mean I know you can say depression but what exactly was causing him to be so depressed and miserable? I would think that being a musician and and making millions of dollars and not only travelling the world but being known by almost every human being on earth, I figured that would be awesome. But obviously I wouldn't know cuz I've never been a musician lol

    B.... P....

    Andrew Farr well i don't know but he said it started as a teen, he always hung out by himself, always had anxiety, and overall quiet. He did write lyrics as a method of escape and decided to take a music route, starting with Blood Has Been Shed. Most involved relationships so I'm assuming he either wrote them as a hint to his past regarding him or other people, or just as examples of what he was dealing through at the time. His big hit was when he joined KSE, but even as he grew popular, the fame got to him and he became worse. Eventually he attempted to kill himself with his revolver but was stopped at the last second. He's doing fine now.

  15. A.... F....

    Seth rogan?

  16. A.... O....

    This is such an amazing track!

  17. T.... M....

    God, I love Howard's voice in this song! I'd give anything in the world to have a voice like his!

  18. K.... ....

    You know shit is serious when they have a suicide prevention hotline after the video.

  19. C.... L....

    PLEASE PUT A DISCLAIMER AT THE BEGINNING!

  20. N.... B....

    Howard's voice is so hauntingly chilling in this video. I love the song, but can't listen to it because I can relate to this way too much. Man few artist I can think of can pull this song off.

    well handled and sung

  21. T.... N....

    Aaawww, im shiny xd

  22. S.... S....

    This song hits me on so many levels. This video is me. Crazy

  23. M.... o....

    Remember kids, it's down the road, not across the street.

    M.... o....

    or both

    M.... o....

    @KazeKageAnthony That would make a cross.
    Dats metal as fuk.

  24. D.... P....

    Great song. I love how real and full of emotion his voice is.

  25. j.... r....

    a dark subject matter handled extremely well kudos to devil you know

  26. D.... B....

    I love the sound. Someone tell me please similar songs!

    D.... B....

    Try listening to Tiamat (band) :)

    D.... B....

    burning red -machine head

  27. N.... ....

    Those images make me sick to my stomach... I guess I love life too much to understand such pain. I experience anxiety every day of my life but luckily I snap out of it every now and then.

  28. T.... B....

    in 0:43 looks like he is saying FART

  29. C.... P....

    Howard FREAKING Jones.....

  30. C.... ....

    cooooool

  31. l.... ....

    Anxiety
    Bipolar
    Depression
    I have it all and its as bright as the darkness. Love this song and its my new fav.

  32. M.... ....

    I really like the way this video was filmed. But the lyrics were abit too much

  33. A.... C....

    The very beginning sounds similar to another song I can't put my finger on it.

  34. S.... D....

    why does this make me think of Peter Steele's voice? the whole song has a very Type O vibe about it

    S.... D....

    I thought the same exact thing.

    S.... D....

    That's a good thing because Type O Rules!!! RIP Pete

    S.... D....

    Agree 100

  35. D.... L....

    Keep on Howard \m/! Your voice pretty much got me into heavy metal.

    D.... L....

    +Dylan Lozinski noob :P

  36. L.... ....

    Are you fucking serious? is ths what Howard quit KSE for?

    L.... ....

    +LeagueOfNero You do know that Jesse Leach wrote 95% of The End of Heartache right?

    L.... ....

    Interesting, I didn't know. Jesse is undoubtely a metalcore legend. I'm not mad cuz Jesse is back I'm kindof mad since I feel like Howard is wasting his potential

    L.... ....

    +Brandon Perry you know dude I think the same *_*

    L.... ....

    +LeagueOfNero Also who are you to say he's wasting his potential? He's making music that he wants, if you don't like it, don't listen.

    L.... ....

    Yes ur right, and no I wont :D

  37. S.... D....

    High Quality stuff I like it sounds haunting, but Killer.

  38. J.... A....

    It's official they are working on a 2nd album!!!!

  39. k.... j....

    I went to watch one of Devil You Know videos after reading this is Howards new band from some comment on a KSE video and WOW I hope someone who is so depressed sees this video and seeks help before taking it to the point of suicide. I'm what is labeled clinical depression I choose not to take medicine for it music helps me a lot friends online but the things that I keep in mind the most is that my kids my grandkids my friends the very few I have, rest of my family would deal with the pain of losing me this way I think suicide is the most selfish thing a person can do because you leave so much pain to those that love you and there are people out there that do love you might not realize it at the time but people do care anyway that's just my opinion I also think its stupid for people to you come on and make joke of someone's depression. Stop and think what people read goes into their heads and can fuck a person up I'm sure I'll get some stupid comments for this one but in the long run it's just words anymore to me I don't take it to heart. Joke at the assholes in this world.

    k.... j....

    +Jean Buchanan Great to hear your recovering. i think Howard had a problem similar, thats the reason he writes this song

    k.... j....

    @D.M Tune thank you

  40. b.... ....

    Death is coming for all of us.  There's point A (birth) and point B (death).  You ARE going to reach point B.  If the line between point A and B is filled with health, love, happiness, prosperity, awesome metal, cold beer, fulfilling mental stimuli, satisfaction, etc .... then prolong the length of that life/line.   If the line between A and B is filled with a debilitating spinal injury, brain cancer, crushing oppression, disease, pain, nuclear apocolypse, or some other inescapable tragic situation .... then by all means, I feel you have the right to expedite the reaching of point B.  I'd also say, if you're not a douche bag, you should factor in how your loved ones would react (which is actually what prevented me from doing it a while back.... my mom would've been ruined).  Also.... This is a pretty weak song from Devil you Know... I guess they captured a certain creepiness but this meandering sloshy chorus guitar crap is so lame.

  41. S.... D....

    I've been there many, many times. Some people don't understand how it feels because they may have never felt that pain. It always gets better, just the same as it is always darkest before the dawn.

  42. N.... N....

    no trigger warning? i dont wana relapse lol

  43. E.... C....

    Lol for people that said suicide is for cowards are the ones that don't understand ...

  44. V.... N....

    This is the situation which i am going through now. after that 5 years passed ,,she is still pain in
     my heart . i miss you a lot. i will die with your memory 

  45. G.... R....

    Why are bands still pushing the emo-suicide theme? grow up you emo pussies it's time to stop being lazy, narcissistic, self-centered drama queens and do real good in the world, help yourself and others no more crying about how shit is too difficult Get it? Got it? GOOD! :)

    G.... R....

    @Harry Swanlund emos are in denial, their pain doesn't come from others it comes from within themselves avoiding issues

    G.... R....

    I'm fairly sure this song is about Howard. He recently said that one of the main reasons he left Killswitch is because he was severely depressed, and one night he was close to shooting himself. People struggling with depression is very real. Sure, there's PLENTY of whiny teens that THINK they're depressed, but aren't and are just seeking attention. But the medical/biological side of clinical depression is a reality. I've been going through it for at least five years. I've been on Prozac since I was 14. All I can say is that the meds help, but it never completely goes away. There's times when it can hit you like a bus. And I'm sure this is what that song is about. Struggling with a deep state of depression.

    G.... R....

    @Abraham Owen I've experienced it too and the only solution is finding something you love doing that is physical and gets you out of the house and then you face a new set of challenges of self improvement, one that medication can not give you. Set yourself free and you won't have to rely on meds to do it for you. If you notice depression seeps in when your mind is idle, that is the danger point becase things fester and you become your own worst enemy. I suggest riding a bike, it's great exercise, it makes you see new things and appreciate life. Good luck to you

    G.... R....

    Gtfo you fucking fag seriously what the heck people are killing themselves because of people like you ... You think everything is super fine in their lives? Wtf again ... You a probably that fucking kid that lives in that 200k house and you do not understand anything!

    G.... R....

    @matt poirier cry me a river, I wouldn't live in my 900k house if I didn't succeed in life and emo's only succeed in holding themselves back because they are selfish, self-centered and generally shit people to begin with.

  46. S.... ....

    I liked the video and lyrics alot but I think he could have been a little more melodic in this one. Not a bad song though.

    S.... ....

    I could be wrong(I am not Howard) but I personally think he left out a melody on this one because it's about anxiety and depression. Howard probably wanted to keep it dark and eerie.

    S.... ....

    @Breck Bradshaw Your right He wanted this to feel like how he was feeling when he left Killswitch engage and when he got sick 

  47. M.... O....

    Dull song! Howard knows how to do better melodic stuff, like The Arms Of Sorrow. 

  48. P.... ....

    Suicide is selfish. I get it though. I've thought about doing it myself when I hit rock bottom. But every time I thought about it I thought about my parents, my sister, friends and family. It affects more than just yourself. Like the video said at the end, there's always a light, reach for it. Sometimes you gotta fight your way through whatever pain your feeling. Makes you a stronger person in the end. Depression is real but at the same time, too many people use it as a crutch to just give up. There are no excuses for suicide cause there's always a way out.

  49. D.... N....

    Awesome clip, I miss music videos that actually have depth and meaning, these guys nailed it!
    I'm glad they aren't trying to sound like Killswitch, bravo DYK

  50. H.... ....

    I really hate how the song is presented. They're really diluting the strong vocals that you've been accustom to hearing from Howard Jones and this song comes off as just generic because of it. 

  51. H.... F....

    This is bad

    H.... F....

    don't hate bro.

    H.... F....

    @KsE It's no hate, it's my opinion.

  52. a.... r....

    Waiting the new album \m/

  53. K.... J....

    i fell asleep to this, then woke up in the morning, as it was still looping love this song just amazing

  54. T.... T....

    the message is good, the rest is just boooring

  55. S.... L....

    Watching this almost brought me to tears, I struggle every day and this song and video give me hope, thank you DYK

  56. m.... ....

    Powerful, if you feel like committing such a cowardly act, please be an organ donor, better that you can give someone an opportunity for a happy life, since you're too stupid to realize life's too short and you should be taking the world by the balls!!!!!

    m.... ....

    too stupid to realize? Nice smh!

    m.... ....

    first fuck this world and fuck people wish everything burn in flames like hell on earth

    m.... ....

    @***** sorry I totally disagree with you committing suicide is hardly courageous at all its an easy way out. And even tho I disagree with ppls actions of suicide its there choice in life. But one things for sure and that is simple suicide isn't courageous in any way what so ever I'd even go to call it ungrateful

    m.... ....

    @briarios666 Depends on the situation, some people i wouldn't blame them for killing themselves and others are just weak people who seem like attention seekers. There seems very little excuse for someone to kill themselves here in suburbia unless they're that 1 in 50,000 who has really shit luck and ends up with a fucked up life, but in some other countries I don't know how there aren't way more suicides than there are

  57. T.... ....

    The song is pretty depressing at first, but I think it sends a good message. Suicide should never be the means to an end, no matter the situation. Thanks DYK.

  58. T.... N....

    absolutely amazing song!! strange to hear howard jones singing in that way!! original stuff!! great job!!!!

  59. 3.... ....

    Type O Negative feel....

  60. N.... M....

    wow. amazing song and video. 

  61. K.... ....

    life suck than you dies,but you don't have to end your life by killing yourself. Devil You Know just make one of the great suicide song. In this life I'll never gonna kill myself for nothings. devil you know 4LIFE.

  62. C.... W....

    Meh, not really that great of a song, even with it's topic.
    A better song about suicide would be Final Exit by Fear Factory, you should check that.

    C.... W....

    You shouldn't have, man. Damn it! I'm so hyped about Fear Factory I want to start listening to them already, but the band announced they're going to release their TENTH album at the end of the year, and I think it's better if I check the whole band's discography once the new upcoming album is released. But I wouldn't mind checking the song you mentioned! Fear fucking Factory!!!

  63. T.... ....

    Very Type O-ish

  64. c.... ....

    I really couldn't get into this song it was so boring ... :L I loved the other song I heard from this band though 

    c.... ....

    I got the album..this is the only slow song on it. The rest kicks ass!!

  65. G.... S....

    this song was cooler when gojira did it lol

  66. B.... S....

    Can someone answer me why people kill themselves please? :(

    B.... S....

    @Wolfy Stigmata Okay, I realize it's a cold thing to say.  I was suicidal at one point in my life, but got past it, and am fine now.  But, a goal in life is to not corner yourself into believing theres no purpose to continue living.  Make a purpose, it's the only life you get as far as we know. But, thoughts like my previous post is what leads people to do it.

    B.... S....

    “The so-called ‘psychotically depressed’ person who tries to kill herself doesn’t do so out of quote ‘hopelessness’ or any abstract conviction that life’s assets and debits do not square. And surely not because death seems suddenly appealing. The person in whom its invisible agony reaches a certain unendurable level will kill herself the same way a trapped person will eventually jump from the window of a burning high-rise. Make no mistake about people who leap from burning windows. Their terror of falling from a great height is still just as great as it would be for you or me standing speculatively at the same window just checking out the view; i.e. the fear of falling remains a constant. The variable here is the other terror, the fire’s flames: when the flames get close enough, falling to death becomes the slightly less terrible of two terrors. It’s not desiring the fall; it’s terror of the flames. And yet nobody down on the sidewalk, looking up and yelling ‘Don’t!’ and ‘Hang on!’, can understand the jump. Not really. You’d have to have personally been trapped and felt flames to really understand a terror way beyond falling.”

    - David Foster Wallace

    B.... S....

    Because you suffer a private hell until you can't go on anymore. I've been suicidal this year... I have children and if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be here. I care about them more than myself.

    Why do people commit suicide? Think about the worst thing that's ever happened to you, remember how you felt... now imagine reliving those feelings every single day.

    That's why

    B.... S....

    There's not really a set-in-stone answer, because there's so many reasons someone chooses to end his or her life.The majority of people who commit suicide have some sort of mental illness,so that's probably one of the reasons.Others could have some physical condition that would just leave them in pain for the rest of their lives so they'd choose to avoid such an awful and painful life and kill themselves instead.There's addiction, bullying,abuse,so many other factors.It depends on the person and their circumstances.

    B.... S....

    It depends a lot on the person. It usually happens when someone has endured so much pain, either physical, mental or both they just can't handle it, either because the pain is too much or its been going on too long or both. Mental health support and understanding around the world is generally very poor.

    I've noticed both from personal experience and from hearing from others that many people that have had friends and family that are/were severally depressed become scarred because they don't understand and often back away and do not help the person in pain. Many times people reach out to others and people just don't care enough to help or they don't understand the seriousness of the persons pain and believe they are making it up or want attention. Always treat someone seriously and with respect and compassion if they say they are suicidal or have a mental health problem/condition.

    A lot of work needs to be done to educate people on mental health, although I believe a decent amount of what is told already is incorrect, much more research needs to be done. Unfortunately so many people are ignorant and have false and negative attitudes to those suffering from mental health conditions. People need love and support and often they don't get that, or at least not enough of it.

  67. M.... ....

    Light of Hope at the End very much appreciated. A very dark, yet beautiful and powerful song. Thank you guys!

  68. Z.... ....

    great vid. great song. thanks.. it helps..

  69. R.... A....

    ....that's it? man I must have missed the memo!

  70. Y.... M....

    Hope you're feeling better Howard, and anyone else who may be going through the same thing. Be careful on the road, alcohol can definitely make things worse, and try to get as much exercise as you can. Get the endorphins releasing and a bit of sun too. Lack of vitamin d has been linked to depression.

  71. a.... ....

    I will never understand why someone would kill themselves, so many things can kill someone, why would you add yourself as another ? I know life gets tough but that's what makes us human, we feel good and bad... love this band and this song, hope this song helps people that need it..

    a.... ....

    @alienslovepeanuts theres any number of things that can cause a person to kill themselves. internal conflict. outside pressure. being overwhelmed in one way or another. fears - whether real or imagined. depression. religion. bullies. family.

    the last three can be interchangeable in some cases.

    a.... ....

    @alienslovepeanuts he killed himself over the size of the sink in that bathroom.

    a.... ....

    I wake from the darkness in a rush.
    I can't breathe, and I'm covered in sweat.
    It's been like this for weeks.
    As I enter the bathroom and the light flickers on, I see him again.
    Blood covers what's left of his face.
    "Doc!"
    "DOC! HELP!"
    But I know it's not him. The bottom half of his face is missing. There's no jawbone, just dark, red, meat.

    Finally, the pressure in my chest subsides, my wind pipe opens, and I can breathe again.

    It's been 10 years since my last deployment. I spent over three years in a war zone.
    I still have dreams like this.
    A month ago I passed out on the couch, woke up thrashing, and punched my son in the face.
    He's two.
    Honestly, sometimes the thought of death is so warm, and comforting.

    a.... ....

    There's a disturbing amount of stupid comments in this section that makes me think how suicide should actually be promoted in order to get rid of fucking morons and cleanse the world lol

    a.... ....

    To quote every professional that works in suicide prevention & mental healthcare: "suicidal people don't want to die, they want their own suffering to end."
    If you feel constant physical pain, it can drive a man to the point of wanting to die, just to make the pain stop: mental pain is no different. If you feel like you are stuck in an endless cycle of pain, bad feelings and bad thoughts with no feeling of control or any signs that things will ever change, it's easy to see death as the only feasable escape...

  72. M.... V....

    clearly written /directed /performed by anyone who's experienced that slippery slope.

  73. J.... M....

    horrrible

  74. H.... V....

    This captures the feelings of hopelessness one experiences during the darkest moments of depression so well. I've been in this situation myself and even though i'm on medication now and things are better most of the time, the darkness still manages to seep its way inside sometimes. If anyone depressed is reading this, do not suffer alone. I kept it to myself for so long hoping it would go away by itself. Do not be afraid to talk to people who understand. 

    You are never alone, even in the darkness.
    There is always light, just reach out for it.
    -DevilYouKnow

    H.... V....

    Bless you.

    H.... V....

    I understand and you are not alone in this suffering

    H.... V....

    Amen brother

  75. j.... y....

    Now that was powerful, ive suffered from depression for years and this almost brings me to tears. Much respect DYK!

  76. t.... ....

    WOW very intense video and haunting song. I can feel Howards pain!!!

    t.... ....

    Alright ..... GAYYY 

    t.... ....

    Wow I can feel your pain Bro

    t.... ....

    Sam Kaplan, Some people are cowards, trolls, i believe is the internet vernacular for them...

    I just call them fuck bois.